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Rebecca Lawton

I tried the '5-Day Clutter Shakedown' decluttering method to refresh my home for spring – it made the process surprisingly manageable

Garage storage racks with organised boxes to support 5 Day Clutter Shakedown decluttering method.

If the idea of decluttering your home from top to bottom fills you with dread, you're not alone. That's exactly why I was intrigued to try a softer approach with the 5-Day Clutter Shakedown decluttering method I stumbled across.

It's a simple but practical decluttering method, created by professional organising guru Dana K. White and widely praised for its no-fuss approach. Unlike all-or-nothing clear-outs that can feel more overwhelming than rewarding, it helps you make progress in smaller, more manageable steps. It's one of those tidying techniques that actually feels achievable, even on a busy schedule.

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